What to do in Pisa and its province on the weekend of 24 and 25 September 2022
The first weekend of autumn brings with it the warm shades of the leaves on the trees, the first autumn delicacies, the forgotten sweaters with the heat of the last months. But also many events scheduled in Pisa and its province: here are some tips to make the most of this weekend, forgetting the nostalgia of summer.
Pisa hosts for the fourth consecutive year the Barefoot Fairwhen the viale delle Piagge will be transformed into a garden of plants, and gardening products, within a redevelopment project of the neighborhood that will see companies from the Tuscan and national territory as protagonists, operators specialized in citrus fruits and in the recovery of ancient varieties of fruit-bearing, and not soloist. Even on the weekend, Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September, it is possible to taste the delicacies of the Italian culinary tradition, both freshly prepared in the truck food, and in the typical regional stands. There is also plenty of space for crafts, in addition to the many scheduled meetings and initiatives.
La Serra (San Miniato) comes alive with the ‘White truffle and porcini mushroom festival‘, which officially launches the truffle season. There are many delicacies to be enjoyed at the weekend: from tagliolini with truffles, which have no equal being served in foil to preserve the aroma, to lasagna with white truffles, from eggs with truffles to fried mushrooms. In short, an appointment not to be missed for lovers and not.
A Pontedera instead you can enjoy a real literary weekend in the midst of books. To the Palp Palazzo Pretorio arrives the eighth edition ofEra of Books, the Independent Literature Festival ready to give Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 September lots of book presentations, readings, workshops and activities for children. For all events, 12 publishers will be hosted in the rooms with many events scheduled for all ages.
Saturday 24th September magic invades for the first time Scotto Garden a Pisa with the Buskers of Pisa, which this year is renewed and becomes The Enchanted Garden: more than 40 performances suitable for an audience of all ages distributed between the Arena del Giardino and the Labyrinth. Not only the Nouveau Cirque, which revolutionized the concept of circus art through the use of theatricality and storytelling, but also music, theater and street art. An event in the spectacular setting of the Giardino Scotto which, for the occasion, will be transformed into a parterre under the stars where street theater, music and the performing arts will be the protagonists.
The first Italian festival for those who love to travel back up on a Sunday 25 September a Pisa. In fact, in the city of the leaning tower Travel Festival will accompany tourists and residents to discover the urban beauties. A weekend in September to talk, listen and experience far and near travels. The basis of the festival a Loggias di Banchi it will see active a vintage bazaar, a bookshop, a travel ‘disco’ and a radio lounge that will host famous artists and travelers and follow the many urban walks. But there are also many initiatives in the city, starting with the Royal Victoria Hotel.
A day of celebration near the Rocca della Verruca (Calci)ancient outpost of the Pisan Republic, and the ruins of the ancient church and monastery dedicated to San Michele Arcangelo. Saturday 24th September a conference on the history of the Rocca della Verruca and the monastery of San Michele, a nice walk on the mountain and a guided tour of the ancient fortress are scheduled.
What should I wear? A question that we still ask ourselves today and that the ancient Etruscans certainly asked themselves. For the second and last appointment of the initiative ‘Day of the Etruscans 2022‘ Saturday 24 September The Guarnacci Museum will host the event for children and adults entitled ‘What should I wear? Journey among the Etruscan ornaments‘. The Etruscans were in fact very attentive to clothing and style and, influenced by Greek culture, became a source of inspiration for the Romans. The attention to detail resulted in ornamental finishes and decorations that embellished the garments. In the laboratory, after a first phase of a guided tour of the Guarnacci museum themed with the content of the meeting, the techniques of jewelry processing will be tested and fabrics will be worn according to the style of the past.
Grand finale for Anima Mundi Saturday 24th September in Cathedral in Pisa with the Requiem Mass by Giuseppe Verdi, composed in 1873 in memory of Alessandro Manzoni, a milestone in the history of nineteenth-century Italian music. Hartmut Haenchen, world-famous conductor, former guest of Anima Mundi, will play her with the Halle ensembles (Robert-Franz-Singakademie, choir ‘ffortissibros’ and Staatskapelle) and a quartet of singers of high prestige.
Sunday 25th September at the City of the Theater from farmhouse the show for children aged 3 to 7 goes on stage ‘The Land of Dreams’ of the Teatro del Buratto company. A delicate and intense show that explores the boundary between reality and fantasy. A world of dreams that is a mysterious world for all boys and girls, which does not always fade with the morning lights.
Here to find out all the scheduled events.